BA is to increase its fuel surcharge on long-haul flights by £10 as from Thursday, although people who have already booked flights will be exempt. How generous.
Drastic reaction
Helmut Seifert, from Bielefeld, Germany, was a trifle upset when he found out that his 17-year-old daughter was having a relationship with Phillip Genscher, aged 57 years. He went to the police for help but was told that they were powerless to intervene in the matter, so he made his own plans.
Plans for elected police chiefs in the UK
At a time when the UK police force is facing cuts of up to 20% to reduce funding, the government is about to debate a new idea which will cost an estimated 100 million pounds to implement.
The leaking continues
The WikiLeaks revelations continue to flow, numerous governments being embarrassed almost on a daily basis as people begin to find out just how much they have been lied to by their so-called leaders and the underhand methods used to achieve political objectives.
Don’t play it again, Sam
One could argue that at least he is trying, in more ways than one seemingly, rather than claiming benefits as most probably would. Town tries to ban ‘truly appalling’ Romanian busker who only has two songs Or maybe he will now be pushed into claiming benefits if he is banned, and then the complaints will start again.
Pardon for rock legend
Legendary rock star Jim Morrison of The Doors has been pardoned by Florida’s governor for an indecent exposure conviction dating back more than 40 years.
This must be Comical Ali
Amir Ali tried to petrol bomb a pub in West Sussex but was caught by police after he ran into a lamppost and needed medical treatment. Ali, who denied being responsible for the attack despite being caught on film, was jailed for eight years at Hove Crown Court .
Morning chuckle
A bit of light relief as the United States State Department takes time out from trying to censor and silence an Australian individual who published information on his website and intimidating students who talk about it by announcing it will be holding a World Press Freedom Day. The State Department is apparently concerned about the determination of some governments to censor and …
White stuff all over
The University of Dundee has published an interesting image captured by its satellite receiving station showing much of the UK covered in snow.
Pearl Harbour
Sixty-nine years ago, on December 7th, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack against the United States naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. As ever, Boston.com has published an excellent set of photos of the event. Photo number 32 is particularly interesting, a reminder of a bygone era. Pearl Harbor, 69 years ago today